Research

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Research at the IIES covers a broad spectrum of economics. On these pages you can find information on research projects, our different research areas, publications, upcoming seminars and events and more.

Research at the IIES

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New research accepted at QJE

Research shows that longer layoff notices boost job quality and cut unemployment, but hurt productivity.

How a second election sparks political ambition

New paper accepted for publication in European Journal of Political Economy.

New research accepted at QJE

Research shows that longer layoff notices boost job quality and cut unemployment, but hurt productivity.

How a second election sparks political ambition

New paper accepted for publication in European Journal of Political Economy.

New research accepted at QJE

Research shows that longer layoff notices boost job quality and cut unemployment, but hurt productivity.

News

2025-06-11

Institute for International Economic Studies

Successful thesis defense for Agneta Berge

In her thesis, Agneta brings fresh theoretical tools to bear on how wages are set, how workers are hired, and how identity shapes economic behavior.

2025-04-30

Institute for International Economic Studies

From voter to candidate: how a second election sparks political ambition

New paper accepted for publication in European Journal of Political Economy.

Economy and Society Society, Democracy and Welfare

2025-03-19

Institute for International Economic Studies

Dominik Biesalski successfully defends his thesis

His thesis sheds light on workplace safety in Uganda, the career decisions of young adults, and the colonial roots of homophobia in Sub-Saharan Africa.